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Guitar players
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Saint Nick
Lifer
are you serious? that shit is bogus. you gotta learn scales, chords, and modes dude. check out http://www.jguitar.com and start with the Ionian scale (major). work on some open chords too.
ROFL kurt cobain wasn't very good at all, nor should he be compared with clapton or vai.
ROFL kurt cobain wasn't very good at all, nor should he be compared with clapton or vai.
nakedfrog
No Lifer
While it is handy to know where all the notes are on the guitar, that won't magically transform you into a fantastic guitar player. After all, if a song is in the key of A, you're still going to need to know which notes are in the key of A. You're still going to need practice to develop finger dexterity and strength.
After all, knowing where every key on the (PC) keyboard doesn't mean you can type 100wpm, right?
After all, knowing where every key on the (PC) keyboard doesn't mean you can type 100wpm, right?
Gibson486
Lifer
for those of you who want to learn guitar, all i can say is......
PRACTICE.
I would not say he "wasn't very good at all". His music just did not call for any flashy guitar techniques. Sure, i would have to agree he is not a Clapton, butthat does not mean he was not that good. After all, you can only do so much with power chords.
PRACTICE.
I would not say he "wasn't very good at all". His music just did not call for any flashy guitar techniques. Sure, i would have to agree he is not a Clapton, butthat does not mean he was not that good. After all, you can only do so much with power chords.
I can pretty much teach you how to learn the notes on the neck in about a half hour. Pretty simple really. Also, if you have enough of a brain to recognize shapes and patterns on the neck, you can learn chords fairly quickly as well. But yeah, like others have said, there is far more to playing then simply memorizing notes.
ironcrotch
Diamond Member
OMG TOP SECRET INFO :shocked:
You guys aren't reading behind the hype.
He's not touting it as..."buy this and you'll become a great guitar player in an hour!".
He's selling it as a tool to learn the notes on the fretboard, and hence, once you master that it would make everything else easier to learn.
And if it does what he says it does then I think it would be worth it.
Memerizing what note corresponds with what fret would be an invaluable tool...heck, I've been playing off-and-on for the past 9 years...I still don't know what fret is what.
He's not touting it as..."buy this and you'll become a great guitar player in an hour!".
He's selling it as a tool to learn the notes on the fretboard, and hence, once you master that it would make everything else easier to learn.
And if it does what he says it does then I think it would be worth it.
Memerizing what note corresponds with what fret would be an invaluable tool...heck, I've been playing off-and-on for the past 9 years...I still don't know what fret is what.
thomsbrain
Lifer
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flxnimprtmscl
Diamond Member
Yup. Great song writer. Really a pretty crappy player, though.
DainBramaged
Lifer
There is no easy way to do the things that people spend years learning.
Not only alot of practice but practice wisely and in repetition. It's like most things in life, what you get out of it is what you put into it. (With the exception of hookers but thats another topic) Find out what skill level your playing is at and what it is you want to achieve by playing. Years ago when I taught guitar I had to teach everyone at different levels since they approached and learned the basics of theory differently. If song writing is important to you learn the Ionian scale (like a few others have said) and the modes derived from it. Then learn chord construction based on those scales. The Chromatic scale is really useful to learn if you're still coming to terms with the mechnical aspect of playing among other things. Come to understand the relative minor of major keys and intervals to really help enhance creative changes in a song structure and soloing. I think the more you dive into theory it will help your understanding of the instrument and unlock the mystery of music in general. Then, at the same time learn songs in whatever genre you like as well as writing your own.
A few websites (I'm sure there more) that may be a good start for you is:
http://www.ibreathemusic.com/
http://www.wholenote.com/
A good way for learning the notes on the fretboard is to learn one string at a time and go from there. Time consuming yes but once you know them you will know them well. Learning octaves are valuable too. If you're learning the major scale (and the whole/half steps its made of) before you know it you'll be able to play a scale in any position and be comfortable naming notes while playing. You can come up with some neat passages by playing a scale in 3rds or 4ths etc. Its really endless the things you can do. It's important to be aggressive in learning and practice but not to the point of damaging your hands. Anyway I'll quit rambling. Good luck with your playing.
A few websites (I'm sure there more) that may be a good start for you is:
http://www.ibreathemusic.com/
http://www.wholenote.com/
A good way for learning the notes on the fretboard is to learn one string at a time and go from there. Time consuming yes but once you know them you will know them well. Learning octaves are valuable too. If you're learning the major scale (and the whole/half steps its made of) before you know it you'll be able to play a scale in any position and be comfortable naming notes while playing. You can come up with some neat passages by playing a scale in 3rds or 4ths etc. Its really endless the things you can do. It's important to be aggressive in learning and practice but not to the point of damaging your hands. Anyway I'll quit rambling. Good luck with your playing.
quakefiend420
Lifer
i wonder where he pulled this statistic from... :roll:
hint: his ass 😉
its not like he played the power chords crappy. he just didnt have a ton of skill. as mentioned, his talent was most obvious in his lyrics and style.
edit: i should say "his music didnt exemplify any technical skill he had." im in no position to say i know what he was fully capable of.
ThePresence
Elite Member
THis shows that this guy understands very little about playing guitar. Cobain was FAR from a guitar genius.
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